Penn State tailback Larry Johnson (5) finds himself surrounded by Ohio State defenders Tim Anderson (54), Robert Reynolds (44), Donnie Nickey (25), Matt Wilhelm (35), Will Smith (93) and A.J. Hawk after he was stopped for a loss in the second quarter.

Ohio State Dustin Fox (37) reaches to break up a pass intended for Penn State wide receiver Tony Johnson in the third quarter.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel talks with quarterback Craig Krenzel during the second quarter.

Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett cheers the Buckeyes from the sidelines during the fourth quarter.

Ohio State freshman tailback Maurice Clarett is tackled by Penn State defenders Richard Gardner (25) and A.J. Hawk (47) in the first quarter.

Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk and Matt Wilhelm (35) chase Penn State tailback Larry Johnson in the second quarter.